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These are organs | These are organs where [[Lymphocytes|lymphocytes]] develop, proliferate and undergo [[Gene rearrangement|gene rearrangement]]. There are two sub-categories of lymphoid organs. The Central/ primary lymphoid organs this is where lymphocytes are synthesized, these organs include the [[Bone marrow|bone marrow]] and [[Thymus|thymus]], and are located in the upper chest. The peripheral/ secondary lymphoid organ, which is where mature naive lymphocytes are managed and the specific immune response commence; these organs include [[Lymph nodes|lymph nodes]], the nasal and respiratory tract, the urogenital tract etc<ref>Murphy, K., Weaver, C. (2017). Janeway's Immunobiology (9th ed.). New York: Garland Science.</ref>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:36, 22 October 2018
These are organs where lymphocytes develop, proliferate and undergo gene rearrangement. There are two sub-categories of lymphoid organs. The Central/ primary lymphoid organs this is where lymphocytes are synthesized, these organs include the bone marrow and thymus, and are located in the upper chest. The peripheral/ secondary lymphoid organ, which is where mature naive lymphocytes are managed and the specific immune response commence; these organs include lymph nodes, the nasal and respiratory tract, the urogenital tract etc[1].
References
- ↑ Murphy, K., Weaver, C. (2017). Janeway's Immunobiology (9th ed.). New York: Garland Science.